Christie Downs
SA 5164 · Onkaparinga
5,239 (2021) → 5,306 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Christie Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5164, about 24km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $711K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Christie Downs has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 11/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5164 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.75%), New Zealand (0.94%), Scotland (0.78%), Philippines (0.73%), Netherlands (0.71%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.36%), Russian (0.36%), Polish (0.34%), German (0.31%), Greek (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · CatholicICSEA 952
- Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
- Christies Beach High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 905
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusCombined · Government
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 971
- O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 926
- St John The Apostle Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1021
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1019
- Southern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1095
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 889
- Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Flaxmill School P-6Primary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 937
- Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 867
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 999
- Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1008
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Christie Downs
Is Christie Downs safe?
Christie Downs has a residential safety score of 11/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,151 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Christie Downs?
In Christie Downs, the median house price is $711K. Median weekly house rent is $560.
How far is Christie Downs from Adelaide CBD?
Christie Downs is about 24.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Christie Downs?
Christie Downs has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 933 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Christie Downs?
Christie Downs has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 33 bus stops.